A charm necklace is the easiest way to make a simple outfit feel like you. The trick is knowing where it sits, what to pair it with and when to add more. Here is how to style yours.
Match the necklace to your neckline
- Crew neck or tee: a shorter chain that sits just above the neckline keeps the charm in view.
- V-neck: a pendant that drops into the V follows the shape and looks naturally balanced.
- Strapless or square neck: a charm necklace with several charms along the chain fills the space beautifully.
- Shirts and blazers: open the top button and let one bright charm be the pop of colour.
How do you layer charm necklaces?
Layering looks effortless when it follows a few simple rules:
- Vary the lengths. Leave a small gap between each chain so every charm has its own space.
- Start with one hero. Let one charm be the star, and keep the others smaller or simpler.
- Keep the metal the same. All gold-tone or all silver-tone chains look the most pulled together.
- Stop at three. Two or three layers look styled; more can start to tangle.
Everyday: one charm, all day
For work, college or errands, a single pendant on a fine chain is all you need. It goes with a white tee, a kurta or a shirt, and you will forget you are wearing it until someone asks where it is from.
Weekend: add colour
Weekends are for colour. Pick a charm that picks up one shade from your outfit, or go bold and choose a colour that is not in your outfit at all. A blue evil eye with a lime top or a red heart with denim always works.
Party: go for more charms
For a night out, a festive dinner or a wedding function, choose a necklace with several charms along the chain, or layer two necklaces together. Add matching earrings from a set and the look is done.
Can you wear a charm necklace with a bracelet?
Yes, and it looks great. Repeat one colour or one charm, like hearts on both, so the pieces feel connected without matching exactly.
Find your charm
Every ValoraaBead charm is woven by hand in bright colours that are made to be worn and layered. Shop charm necklaces, browse sets or see everything.
